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Movie poster: The Firefly (1913)
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The Firefly

1913 · 47 min Drama
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

After a small girl is kidnapped by a travelling circus, her heartbroken parents put their trust in their daughter’s young friend, who quickly catches up with the villainous travellers. But however hard the children try, they cannot escape, and as the years pass they are forced to accept their new, hard life on the road. Then one day, a fresh opportunity presents itself. (stumfilm.dk)

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Ildfluen
Year 1913
Country Denmark
Genre Drama
Director Einar Zangenberg
Runtime 47 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (3 votes)

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The film constructs its drama through stark contrasts between innocence and cruelty, relies on expressive pantomime and close-ups to convey emotion, and explores themes of loss and forced adaptation.

What lingers after viewing is the haunting tension of captivity and the fragile hope for escape, all communicated through the silent language of early cinema. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Einar Zangenberg

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In dim light with a subtle piano score, as silent cinema intended.

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